Which statement best investigates the relationship between social Darwinism and New Imperialism?(1 point)
Responses
Social Darwinism portrayed White Europeans as culturally superior to other races and was used to justify the colonization of other nations.
Social Darwinism believed that through the intermarriage of different peoples, the strongest and smartest would create the best governments.
Social Darwinism portrayed African peoples as culturally unique and rejected their colonization by other nations.
Social Darwinism focused exclusively on science and did not apply to the era of New Imperialism.
The statement that best investigates the relationship between social Darwinism and New Imperialism is:
"Social Darwinism portrayed White Europeans as culturally superior to other races and was used to justify the colonization of other nations."
Describe outcomes of African resistance to imperial rule.(1 point)
Responses
African resistance to colonial rule was fierce, ongoing, but never successful in the short term. In the long term, European empires quieted resistance by force and political strategies, although resistance was never completely subdued.
African resistance to colonial rule was fierce, ongoing, and sometimes successful in the short term. In the long term, however, European empires quieted resistance by force and political strategies, and resistance was completely subdued.
African resistance to colonial rule was fierce, ongoing, and sometimes successful in the short term. In the long term, however, European empires quieted resistance by force and political strategies, although resistance was never completely subdued.
African resistance to colonial rule was calm, sporadic, and sometimes successful in the short term. In the long term, however, European empires quieted resistance by force and political strategies, although resistance was never completely subdued.
The statement that describes the outcomes of African resistance to imperial rule is: "African resistance to colonial rule was fierce, ongoing, and sometimes successful in the short term. In the long term, however, European empires quieted resistance by force and political strategies, although resistance was never completely subdued."
Which statement correctly compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam’s resistance to imperialism?(1 point)
Responses
Both nations used their Christian faith to gain favor with European nations.
Both nations used diplomatic treaties to prevent imperial expansion.
Both nations became protectorates after a period of resistance..
Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion.
The statement that correctly compares similarities between Ethiopia and Siam's resistance to imperialism is: "Both nations used military resistance to prevent imperial expansion."
What two nations competed to include Siam in their sphere of influence?(1 point)
Responses
France and Great Britain
Italy and Ethiopia
Netherlands and Great Britain
Great Britain and Italy
The two nations that competed to include Siam in their sphere of influence were France and Great Britain.
What distinguishes sound generalizations from misleading oversimplifications in historians’ work?(1 point)
Responses
Oversimplifications come from asking the wrong questions.
Unlike generalizations, oversimplifications are always wrong.
comparisons between too many historical events
the use of specific historic evidence
What distinguishes sound generalizations from misleading oversimplifications in historians’ work is the use of specific historic evidence.
Which of the following best describes why Ethiopia’s resistance to Italian imperialism was successful?(1 point)
Responses
Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
Ethiopia relied on the Zulu nation in its conflict with Italy because Cetshwayo and Menelik were allies.
Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
Ethiopia was only valued by Italy to keep other Europeans from taking over more valuable African land.
Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
Ethiopia was never colonized because it arranged a mutually beneficial relationship with the Italians.
European alliances gave Ethiopia time and resources to build up its military and infrastructure.